Konoha.
Uchiha Snack Street.
Naruto and Sasuke had also returned to Konoha before the Chunin Exams.
Hinata had finished her training as well.
The three had not seen each other for a long time, so they planned to get together at the Snack Street.
And discuss the Chunin Exams two days from now.
Each of them held a box of fried stinky tofu.
After their trip to the Land of Tea, the three had found common ground when it came to food.
At first, Hinata had been too embarrassed to hold this while eating it, but after Naruto's persuasion, she had gradually loosened up.
Still, Hinata walked slightly behind them, basically standing behind Naruto and Sasuke.
After all, she still could not quite bear letting others see her eating in the street.
Naruto had no such reservations. He even ate what he held in his hand with great relish.
Moreover, Naruto was cheerful and talkative, always wearing a sunny smile. Being with him always made people feel relaxed and happy.
Sasuke was cooler and spoke a little less.
Well, as Shamu put it, he had the burden of a chuunibyou teenager's idol image.
Hinata had once received the refined upbringing of an aristocratic young lady. Later, she went through Hiashi ignoring her, and then Hiashi accepting her.
She was no longer so timid and submissive.
After graduating from the Ninja Academy, Minato had become her jonin instructor.
Under Minato's deliberate guidance, Hinata had gradually gained some confidence and become a little more open.
Now, compared to ordinary girls, she was only slightly shyer. Everything else was developing in a positive direction.
As Naruto speared stinky tofu and stuffed it into his mouth, he said indistinctly to Sasuke:
"So, the ones made by you Uchiha are still the most authentic. When